South American Cichlid | Umbriferum - Umbee Cichlid

Scientific Name: Kronoheros umbriferus Common Name: Umbee Cichlid, Umbriferum Blue, Turquoise Cichlid Adult Size: 20 inches Life Expectancy: 7 - 10 years Habitat: Panama and Colombia, South America Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 78 - 80°F pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0 Water Hardness: 9 - 20 Temperament: Very aggressive Diet & Nutrition: Predator and live fish eater, but will usually accept frozen and fresh foods (crickets, hissing roaches, and earthworms) in the aquarium. Pair fresh foods with high quality pellet formulas. Fish, shrimp, insects, or some other source of animal protein must be the main ingredient.  Breeding & Spawning: Can be challenging because of their aggressive nature. Provide for a group of juveniles to pair off naturally, then remove the other Umbees and any dither fish. The male is so much larger than his mate that he can do serious damage to her. A partial aquarium divider is highly recommended to minimize the chances o